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i was thinking of running a greek mythology campaign in which case there would be a democratic home for the players. Slaves and women might not be able to vote, but the "real citizens" would be able to vote.

democracy is a fun one... especially if it is a true democracy, and the players have a vested interest in it. makes for an interesting mixed nationality party, especially if the democracy is magically inclined and has communication amulets for the member citizens to vote on major issues with, no matter where they are. ^^

I've only recently introduced a small area in my world that has a democracy. If it weren't for the area having superior magic, it would probably end up being overrun by those who can't handle the concept.

Democracy is a VERY scary thing to those that are due to benefit from a monarchy/oligarchy/whateverarchy. The concept that everyone is equal is DAMNED scary to those who believe that blood-ties give special rights.

Tread lightly before you introduce it on a wide scale. It may prove your undoing as a DM.

My gut reaction is "too modern". Medieval military technology is too entrenched in the feudal system to work in a democracy- ten guys with pikes will beat a knight, and are much cheaper to outfit. So you'll only have a guy in plate armor on a horse where the military holds privilege. And where the military holds privilege, they usually don't share it

My second reaction would be that this would be a good ruling system for a highly developed civilization that is above worldly concerns, and probably not well-known in the world at large. A city in the clouds, for instance.

Introducing a democratic system needs constant attention as a DM. The politics involved are amazing, especially considering the number of other regimes in the area that would try to subvert the idea for their benefit. If the DM introduces it and then loses control of the program, the entire campaign world can end up crashing in around their little democratic ears.

THAT's what I meant by the comment. Sorry you weren't able to read my mind to see what I intended there!

My second reaction would be that this would be a good ruling system for a highly developed civilization that is above worldly concerns, and probably not well-known in the world at large. A city in the clouds, for instance.